Job Description
Could this be your most rewarding role yet?
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Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council
Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly AllowancesPlus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays & Christmas
You've built a career supporting others…
But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home - and truly changing a life forever?
We're looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step - not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference.
This is fostering - but not as you know it.This is Lleol Fostering.
Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering - maintaining locality is hugely important.There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise - and above all - someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.
We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers - including those who have worked as Activity Coordinators, creating safe, engaging, and meaningful experiences for individuals across a range of settings. If you've supported people by building their confidence, encouraging participation, and promoting emotional and social wellbeing, your creativity and relationship-building skills could make a lasting difference in a child's life - by offering them the one thing they need most - a safe, therapeutic home.
What makes Lleol Foster Carers different?
This is a specialist fostering role - supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible.
We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.
What You'll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer:
* £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill & commitment
* Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)
* Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas
* Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer - for practical help and respite
* 50% discount on your Council Tax payments
* Therapeutic Training & Qualifications
* Membership to The Fostering Network
* Access to the Mockingbird Support Model
* Blue Light Card membership - access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide
* Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App
* Regular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups
Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer?
We're looking for individuals or couples who:
* Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people
* Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment
* Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering
* Hold a full driving licence
* Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role
* Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training
* Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way
* Are open to registering as self-employed
Ideally, you won't have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience).